Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse
Burlington, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - PCU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Burlington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Provide care in a 30-bed Cardiac Medical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with 24/7 coverage.
• Focus on cardiac patients including Congestive Heart Failure, Acute Coronary Syndrome, arrhythmias, pre/post cardiac catheterization, myocardial infarction rule out, syncope, and pacemaker placement.
• Secondary focus on respiratory conditions such as COPD, pneumonia, and BiPAP management.
• Patient-to-nurse ratios typically 1:5; 1:4 when managing drips or BiPAP.
• Work schedule: 3x12 hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM), including weekend rotation and holidays as needed.
• Scheduling is done in 6-week blocks via a self-assisted system based on patient acuity and skill mix.
• Use of EPIC electronic health record system.
• Rapid Response Teams and nurse assistants available 24/7; RN secretary available 7 AM - 11 PM.

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Registered Nurse license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit, with at least some experience within the last year.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Medication Administration Badge (MAB).
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.

Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse license valid in North Carolina.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required.
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred.
• Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam required (must score 82% or higher).
• EPIC system competency testing required.
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card for badge issuance.
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years.
• Education verification with primary source verification; foreign equivalency evaluation if education obtained outside the U.S.
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history.
• Verification of employment history for the last 5 years through a third-party vendor.
• Two supervisory references required from clinical assignments within the last 24 months (one within 12 months).
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire, forward-facing).
• Health documents including:

  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start.
  • Immunizations: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer or declination), seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption.
  • TB testing (Qgold/TSPOT within 6 months) and TB questionnaire updated annually.
  • Fit mask test (annual, specific approved N95 respirators).
• Completion of facility-specific forms including health history and contractor equipment acknowledgment.
• Completion of onboarding tasks including Workday login and multi-factor authentication setup prior to start.

Work Environment & Policies

• Zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences.
• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling.
• Floating policy applies to all agency staff; candidates must review and sign.
• Self-scheduling system used for shift assignments based on unit needs and patient acuity.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be aware of and pass the required EKG exam for employment.
• Rapid response team support and nurse assistants are available to support patient care.
• Facility uses centralized cardiac monitoring for telemetry patients.

This position is ideal for RNs with cardiac progressive care experience seeking a travel contract opportunity with a structured schedule and strong team support.